Month: November 2008

The dry season is upon once again and hence the electricity will probably a little sporadic for the next few months. At least we can write a little on the blog as long as the battery lasts. I bought an African type moo-moo today for relaxing around the apartment and already am putting it to… Continue reading A Dark House on a Dark Street in a Dark City

Soeur Black and I have finally become celebrities here in Benin. Maybe not really celebrities but we did make the 8 o’clock news. Last Monday was the kickoff for the measles vaccination campaign in which we have been somewhat involved along with Elder and Sister Findlay. They prevailed upon us to go with them to… Continue reading The Measles Vaccination Campaign Kickoff

When Soeur Black made the cakes for the weddings a few weeks ago, the wife of Brother Lokossou, the first counselor in the branch presidency, was in China. She is a business woman and goes to China fairly often to buy goods, which she imports and resells in Africa. Lucy is not a member of… Continue reading A Good Week for Food

They say a change is as good as a rest so Elder Schweiger and Samutamu should be rested up by now as Monday was the big moving day to Akpakpa. They have been working hard enough that I am sure they are not rested but are simply charged up with enthusiasm to be working in… Continue reading The Big Moving Day to Akpakpa

The big news this week comes from your side of the ocean where Steve successfully defended his doctoral dissertation. We are proud of all of our children and their spouses and their accomplishments. Thanks for all of the hard work. It is amazing the things you can get into when serving a mission in Africa.… Continue reading Filming the Measles Campaign TV Spot